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Skin testing, PPD (R arm) and Candida...
The right arm represents a positive reaction to PPD (a skin test for tuberculosis protein. The left arm represents a positive reaction to Candida protein. Candida antigen is tested to determine if the individual's immune system is functioning well; a normal immune system demonstrates a positive reaction. Update Date:
07/17/2007 Donald Accetta, MD, MPH, President, Allergy & Asthma Care, PC, Taunton, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Skin testing, PPD (R arm) and Candida (L)
RAST test
Allergy skin prick or scratch test

Intradermal allergy test reactions

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